Our New 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black-Brand New
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Triumph is on Top with This Great Bike
As the world of riding motorcycles expands more and more, it is evident not everyone is buying a Harley Davidson. When my husband Spencer began the process of looking for a motorcycle that he could purchase for cash and one that was going to be around for years to come, he considered Triumph. A rider of many years, he didn't want to go for the typical Harley. He wanted a motorcycle that was powerful and fun, as well as cost effective. The 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black became the obvious choice.The Bonneville's air-cooled, parallel twin-cylinder 865cc engine offers a simple look, but with modern design and build. The engine's pistons rise and fall together - via a 360° crankshaft firing interval - which retains the classic feel and character of a British twin-cylinder engine, yet portrays a modern-day feel that can keep up with even the most expensive Harley Davidson.
6,000 rpm, maintained from around 2,500rpm through to the redline creates effortless acceleration in any of the five gears. Twin electrically heated 36mm carburetors with throttle position sensors. The 'peashooter' style pipes deal with exhaust gases as well as maintain the traditional look, as does the triangular engine cover.
The Bonneville's low, wide seat provides comfort and has a low center of gravity. This makes riding easy and fun for new riders or experienced riders. My husband has been riding his whole life on some bike or another. He fell in love with this Triumph. He says the handling ability of this Bonneville is amazing. He also says that its gives you the impression that no matter what the situation, Bonnie can handle it.
We have put about 400 miles on Bonnie so far. This bike is great. He had a sissy bar, Triumph of course, put on for me. I was concerned when I first saw the seat. It was wide and thick but I was wondering about the long ride capabilities. I was amazed. I was comfortable and able to ride for awhile without feeling like my behind was numb.
- 2008 Triumph bonneville Black is a great ride.
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I don't care much for them but Foothills sells Triumph. Don't look for much of a deal though. We still love our Bonnie. Have to check and have valves adjusted and keep maintenance done. Good luck....
Mark
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09/29/2009
I am moving to Co early next year and considering purchasing a new bike. I have ridden BMWs for the past 10 years and now I think I want something different and Triumph is on my list. Any suggestions a good dealer in the Denver area?
I agree BikerDad. I also agree there are more powerful bikes out there. You are right on the money with the balanced package. We love Bonnie..We go anywhere we want to on her.Thanks for the reads..and comments..
BikerDad
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02/22/2009
a Yamaha FJR, or a Ducati ST.
What the Bonnie does deliver is a balanced package virtually unrivaled in the motorcycle world. It is lighter than almost all cruisers, handles better than ANY cruiser, is far more comfortable than almost any sportbike or dirtbike, fits more sizes of people than any other bike available in the US. It does all of this while delivering tons of smiles to the mile.
But it ain't powerful. I still want one though. Bad!
BikerDad
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02/22/2009
Rose,
Fairly good review, although I fear I must correct one thing you've said. That the Bonneville is a powerful bike. No, not so, no way, uh uh. It is a wonderfully mellow bike, I've test ridden Bonnies multiple times over the years. I would have a Bonnie if it weren't for having a rocky job situation the last few years. It is a great bike, superb for beginners as well as experienced riders who want a simple, elemental mellow ride. That said, its not a powerful bike. Every other bike (non-Bonnie based) Triumph makes is more powerful than the Bonnies. Most bikes H-D makes are more powerful than a Bonnie, although their power to weight ratio may not be as good. IF you want to get a sense of what a truly powerful bike feels like, see if you can swing a ride on a Rocket III. It DOES live up to its name. Or give a Honda Goldwing (aka Wing-ebago) a test. Any of the current crop of multi-cylinder BMW's. Or any sport-touring bike, whether it be the Triumph SprintST, a Yamaha FJ
Triumph is dependable. The only problem after 2500 miles is the cam shaft cover gasket. Having the timely maintenance done and breaking in the motorcycle properly has seemed to make ours more dependable. It has great speed and has kept up with anything else on the road. The only bikes that are of course faster are the Ducatis and Yamahas and Honda rocket bikes. We love Bonnie. She is a great running bike and very much worth the money vs the almost double costs of a harley.
Disappointed Harley rider
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10/12/2008
I have a 2007 XL883 Sportster and I am thinking of selling it and buying a Triumph SpeedMaster. I've heard that Triumph isn't very speedy about getting parts to their dealers. Is this true? Also, are Triumph's reliable and dependable? My one year old Harley has quit in heavy traffic repeatedly.
JOE V.
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09/10/2008
I purchased a Bonneville Black in April I have about 1000 miles on it and all I can say is : It turn heads anywhere I go. I too like the old styling of the old British bikes.
I agree Billy. Not all of them are ridiculous acting and some of the bikes are really cool. My article is a generalization I guess. Not really specific. Thanks for the comments
Billy
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09/01/2008
For the record, I was referring to the comments: people only ride Harleys to look cool, and that they're obnoxious (the article does have three pages). There are certainly many Harley poseurs out there who ride only because of image, but they're not all that way.
I used to be a little more negative towards Harley riders too, but now I know quite a few of them. Even though I've never owned or ridden a Harley, these riders had nothing but respect for me and the bikes I ride. I bought (and now love) my Bonnie instead of a Sportster partially because of the whole Harley attitude thing, but that doesn't mean it has to be an "us and them" thing. I have a friend how has a pretty hot Sportster 1200-S. I think it's pretty cool when we pull up to the stop light together - the classic rivalry 30+ years later.
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